We visit the restaurant with excitement due to the high reviews however the dinning experience tonight is very disappointing. 1. It is a small restaurant that trying to fit a lot of tables. Chairs are hard wood chairs. Very uncomfortable. 2. We did not order the price fixed menu and was told each person is suggested to order at least 3 dishes. We asked if we can switch the ala carte to set menu if we need more food. The answer is no. No flexibility is offered. 3. Tea serves in an open glass pot which can get cold easily. Also we were not advised that the tea can be refilled until quite late of dinner. 4. Out of the 7 dishes we feel only the trout and chicken livers paste are okay. The rest are quite heavy handed in salt despite they said they will not add additional salt. 5. The steak is done reverse seared and we were never asked about how do we like our steak. It came recut into 7 pieces - the three pieces at the ends of both sides are awfully overcooked like medium well. We reflected this feedback and the server did not apologize immediately but to argue with us. Despite they offered to redo the dish, we lost our appetite given the poor service. And they still charge the full price of the steak - no discount even 3/7 are chewy. 6. We did not order dessert but I guess that's how they want to make up. Ironically the dark chocolate mousse is the best dish for the night. 7. Open kitchen - it's one thing for open kitchen to connect with customers, without good ventilation is a big no no. I feel all my clothes and hairs are so smelly that I need to take a second shower to wash my hair to get rid of the stuffy eyes odour. Don't wear clothes you can't wash to this restaurant. Overall - food is quite salty and it's a one size fits all menu. Definitely a far from happy dining experience and definitely will not visit again. read more

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Came here to celebrate a birthday! Space is not big but definitely cozy and perfect for an intimate meal. My favourite is definitely the pate! There's so much of it! LOOOOOVED the proportion of the pate to brioche and the cherries just went so well with it. The raw beef with King James Blue was an interesting flavour. Give it a try if you like blue cheese. I really enjoyed the trout two-ways as well. Lots of street parking available in the area and the service was professional. There is a quiet buzz in the restaurant from the surrounding conversations that really added to that intimate atmosphere. Highly recommend this place for a date night! read more

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The tasting menu is a good value. For $70+ dollars each, a table for 4 can try their menu which changes quite frequently. Overall, the menu was great and so filling I couldn't finish the last few courses read more

Went for a birthday dinner with quite a hefty party (7 ppl; we had a reservation) we didn't realize the space would be that small and cozy... Nonetheless, we felt welcomed-- coats were taken upon arrival and we were promptly seated. The food itself lacked a "wow" factor. It was lovely, sure, but it just didn't leave any kind of impression on me. Being a Michelin star restaurant, I expected something a bit more unique from them! Overall, it was a nice experience, but I wouldn't come back again. read more

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I rarely agree with Michelin's rating. In the case of Gary's, however, I concur- good cooking skills. Joined 2025 Dineout Vancouver for this experience at Gary's. Curious to see how a pared down version will do. For 65$/ person you and your dining accomplice get to share 5 modest courses. (We walked away 75% satiated. But if you are on a Japanese diet, it is sufficient. Canadian? probably not.) Every dish was meticulously prepared and tasted good. Hearty and earthy. Not as expected of French refinement cuisine. Nor are the dishes creative. Service is a mixed bag. Although our server is super friendly to our neighbours, she was icy and unremarkably non conversational to us. The place is served by the progressive left. If you are into that sort of thing. Lastly is ambience. Anytime restaurants serving high ticket menus, they need to care about sound attenuation. Sure I appreciate the minimalist look to the place, but damn every surface of the place except the acoustic ceiling tiles was hard and reflective. Difficult to eat in 80 db sound space. Final bill came to be 180$ with tips and taxes. It's a okay. read more

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This restaurant was busy but we got seated right away with a reservation. It seemed trendy and lively, a little loud so not as romantic as some. The food was delicious and we did a tasting menu. All of the dishes interestingly had a tart flavor or acidic take on the dish. read more

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Michelin restaurant serving farm to table French food. Ordering several items to share. Order a delicious salad, steak, albacore tuna and fresh vegetable entree. Homemade bread was delicious we ordered 2 orders. Our party was 3. Service was friendly. Fresh and delicious. Parking on street. read more

Service is phenomenal - coats were taken upon entrance, our server was attentive with topping off water, dishes were explained to us as they were presented. Ambience is a bit dim and cozy but perfect for a date night or special occasion. I would prefer a little more space as the tables were fairly close to each other. Prices are reasonable for the quality of food. I loved the smoked trout and the hands on assembly component of it was fun at the table. The mushroom and cheese go so well together, and the toast was hearty but a tad heavy. The tartar was a flavour bomb though I wasn't a fan of the blue cheese. I found it a bit pungent and overwhelming. The schnitzel was beautifully cooked. It was crunchy in the outside but juicy inside. The sauerkraut brought a strong contrast of acid. Overall it was a satisfying meal though I would still have to say the French food in Montreal stole my heart. read more

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Gary's is a newer addition to the neighbourhood. We came without a reservation on a Thursday and got a table right away. We got their daily special which was the house made mortadella with fried bread and pate on brioche. For a main we shared the pork cheek spatzle with chanterelles and for dessert chocolate mousse with bergamot cream and almonds. The mortadella was not bad but the fried bread was the star of the show. It was savoury. The outside was crunchy. Very addictive and moorish The pate on brioche was amazing. It was the perfect balance of sweet and savoury. The pate was super smooth and the brioche had a bit of a crunch to it. I hope they put this on the menu permanently as it was the star of our meal The pork cheek spatzle was our least favourite out of all the dishes. I just didn't feel like the pork cheek and the spatzle blended well together. Would pass on this dish next time The chocolate mousse was really good. The almonds gave it a nice crunch and the salt helped balance out the sweetness of the chocolate. The cream was a welcomed addition Overall - the service here was really good. The staff know what they are talking about and seem passionate about what they are selling. The food was not bad. Not show stopping good (except for the liver pate) but not bad. I would recommend you check them out and check out their daily specials read more

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This is a small restaurant with reservations highly recommended. There is some bar seating, but that is also reserved and quite busy. There are quite a few options on the menu, which changes seasonally. There is also a $69/person chefs choice option which is what we did and I would recommend. We has the rolls, pickled, cured trout, chicory salad, catfish and beef pot au feu. The dessert was an eggnog creme caramel. Portions are good so you won't leave hungry if you do the Chef's choice. The roll with garlic butter was super yummy and the pickles are actually a mix of veggies, not just dill pickles. Good, but not outstanding to me were the beef and the creme caramel. Service was good and the staff came by to refill waters regularly and clear plates. The one thing I would say is that the drink list is overpriced. Some of the options are what I would consider mediocre, but the cheapest wine by bottle is $65, a 3x mark up for what you would buy the same bottle for. Otherwise, a great option for a nice night out. read more

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It's a small venue, reservation is best. We had the table menu and it was good value. $69/pers you get to try almost the entire menu. Some really good, some ok, some could do without. If going a la carte, definitely try the trout, chicken liver, creme caramel, and pot au feu. Tartare had blue cheese in it and chips were not crispy, I could have done without. Spatzle was bland. Chicoree, chicken, catfish, were good but nothing extraordinary. But for $69, we had a really good time, and recommend trying. read more

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Beef tata blended well with blue cheese. Lingcod with mussel is amazing. Skipped desert for today's special, chicken liver and foie gras! Love it read more

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I can't believe I haven't come across this neighbourhood gem earlier. Gary's is a small intimate restaurant celebrating its one year anniversary. On a Thurs evening, it was full house. We ordered the family style tasting menu for $69/ppl and added the daily special chicken liver & fois gras for $21. Food: -phyllis' pickles -rye rolls, seasonal butter - 5/5 - the rolls were warm and we liked the spicy flavoured butter. -gem lettuce, anchovy, hazelnut, caper vin, grana padano - 3/5- good and tasty and the hazelnut added a nice crunch. This was pretty standard Caesar salad. -kanpachi crudo, strawberry, sumac vinaigrette - 5/5 - nice flavors and this is suppose to be one of their highly rated dish on food reviews. -chicken liver & fois gras pate, butter maple waluts on toast - 5/5 - yummy -lingcod, shrimp, tomatoes, calabrian chile butter sauce - 5/5 - lingcod was perfectly cooked and paired well with the sauce. Argentinian shrimp was very good too. -beef cheek, marinated eggplant, peperonata - 5/5 - tender beef cheeks and the sauce was very nice. -chocolate mousse, bergamot cream, almonds - 3/5 - good. Service - top notch service. Overall - 5/5 - definitely recommend this restaurant and the tasting menu. I am looking forward to coming back for dinner again. Review Rating: 1 - Poor, 2 - OK, 3 - Good, 4 - Very Good, 5 - Excellent read more

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Garys. Been wanting to try this place for a while. We managed to get bar seating. I honestly wasn't blown away by this restaurant as others had described. I thought the space was small and dining at the bar was a bit tight. The food is made for sharing. The service was great and the taste of the food was good, nothing horrible to say to be honest, but compared to some other restaurants, the food was at the standard, perhaps winning best restaurant award I expected more. read more

The food was great not too heavy but just right for a New Year's Eve dinner. Service was attentive and very good. Ambiance was ok as small restaurant with not a lot to work with. read more

My wife got us reservations for my birthday. You need to plan ahead to come because it books out. So great when a place lives up to the hype and expectations. Amazing service and incredibly well executed use of fresh, delicious local ingredients. I love the authentic British Columbianism of this establishment!! read more

Gary's - French Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

The familiar restaurant spot at W12th and Granville. Wish the ventilation with the open kitchen is more effective as any customer will be overwhelmed by the strong kitchen smell sitting anywhere in the restaurant. Space is nice except the chairs were making rather loud noises rubbing on the concrete floor. Service very good. Wine prices on the higher side. Food didn't wow me as much as when I first went to the Mackenzie Room many years ago. I like the location but actually prefer food at the Collective Goods? read more

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We had never been to Gary's before so were looking forward to trying their Chef's tasting menu. We opted for a surprise menu, and requested that the Sommelier pair the courses as she saw fit. We were pleasantly surprised. The courses included pickles, bun, salad, cured trout, lingcod/mussels, skirt steak, and chocolate mouse! The portions were enough that we ended up taking some of the steak home to enjoy later. The service was impeccable to the point that we tried to slow it down a bit, because they knew exactly when we took out last bite! Unfortunately they have to limit guests to 2 hours, unless you book after 7.30pm. The wine pairing was perfect and the small pourings were enough to clean the palate between courses. Don't expect avant garde food presentation, but do expect excellent food, good value and attentive service. The space is very small, so be prepared for close up and personal dining. That's what you get living in Vancouver because of the expensive real estate! read more

Went with my Daughter when visiting Vancouver, Absolutely amazing the cosy atmosphere and the set chefs menu everything was so delicious. Would definitely go back. read more

Wow. Totally recommend Gary's! We basically got the tasting menu but changed one of the apps to the bed tartare with bleu cheese (delicious). Great service and great food. The schnitzel and brats were outstanding, the catfish and potatoes and butter blanc were wonderful and the beef broth was incredible. Highly recommend. read more

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Gary's is amazing. I love the atmosphere and the food. There's always something interesting on the menu which changes with the seasons. The service is attentive and friendly. We love going here. read more

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The food was good, not great just good. We ordered two glasses of red wine which we felt had turned, the waitress said that's strange we just opened it and stared at us! This was very uncomfortable I asked if we could exchange for another as it tasted off, she begrudgingly agreed, then the manager stared at us Not going back read more

Small. You should get a reservation. The food was good. Enjoyed our time here, would def come back.

First a disclaimer: Gary's is named for our son (whose name is actually not Gary). We had a great experience at this lovely bistro. The food was beautifully presented and unique and delicious. Our favourite was a risotto with sunchokes which was creamy and flavourful. Desserts were excellent, chocolate mousse and run baba with pistachio and cream. The room is bright and pleasant. Service was attentive and pleasant. Well done! read more

Food was very good and well presented. Only issue was our crusty bread expectations were foiled by a light airy "rye roll" with no crust or other chew factor. Apparently they have a sourdough option not listed on the menu. Service was friendly and very good as well, likely aided by our early arrival and bar seating. Acoustics were loud and quite noisy once the room filled. Seems we always get the loudest diners seating next to us! Anyway, the bar seating allowed us to get closer for better conversation. We will return. read more